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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1959
Page
4
A brief editorial note reflects on virtue and effort, citing Shakespeare’s line about deeds earning the prize. It emphasizes diligence, integrity, and perseverance as timeless guidance for readers facing daily choices.
A dozen top one percent scholars in Pittsburgh will bypass their senior year and enroll as university freshmen at the University of Pittsburgh. Chosen by principals and interviews, they’ll study in liberal arts, engineering and mines with scholarships from a regional commission.
The Savannah becomes the world’s first nuclear powered merchant vessel. It mirrors a yacht in design, will carry 60 passengers plus cargo, and its atomic plant can run for three years on a single fuel load. Construction costs are prohibitive, but its launch signals US leadership and security aims for peaceful atomic use at sea.
The piece argues juvenile crime as a national issue, labeling offenders as aware of right and wrong yet choosing crime. Governor Rockefeller proposes work camps, tougher work laws, more detention facilities, and expanded probation and parole. It warns soft handling fails and government intervention is needed to prevent murders.
Mr and Mrs Takiassuk of Ivugivik Quebec visit Montreal with their 11 year old son Jargoot who has polio. After four years away they meet him again and experience first leafy tree first cat first corn on the cob and first swim. The trip aims to aid recovery and is described as very successful.
Fall webworms form conspicuous webs on hardwood branches across the state, especially the south, feeding inside the webs. Unless trees are stripped, damage is minor. infestations may be high in 1960. Control is spraying in late July with arsenate of lead or DDT as webs appear. Caterpillars feed on ash birch cherry elm and willow. webs fade in fall and moths emerge next June.
Analysis by Peter Edson notes the 86th Congress First Session produced slow initial legislation with only a dozen major measures. Key actions included labor reform, tax and entitlement changes, and foreign aid steps plus renewals of expiring laws while many bills stalled or pending.
The note laments youth and beauty as insufficient anchors, urging Ruth Mullett to develop lasting inner resources. It counsels cultivating friendship, talent, financial independence, selfless love, meaningful interests, service to others, and deep religious faith to counter loneliness and dependence on youth.
Dear Mrs M W H of Albany asks about retirement relocation to a warmer climate. The column advises answering four questions, then researching by visiting candidate areas, talking with locals, collecting literature, subscribing to newspapers, and comparing costs. It suggests writing to state agencies and chambers of commerce for information on cost of living and medical care.
A Biddeford Maine newspaper touts a home life shift noting women no longer must slave over hot stoves as husbands take on charcoal fire duties. Published daily except Sunday by the OneA. Local press details publisher Paul Casavant and editor T J Mahoney with standard Associated Press rights and post office entry.
In New York Khrushchev attracts a record crowd of more than 2,000 top industrialists and financiers eager to dine with him or hear his interpreter. The Economic Club of New York says it had to turn away 1,000 additional requests as interest mirrors a Broadway musical rush.
Charles A. Comiskey III the White Sox executive vice president known as Chuck the Young Roman reflects on his family legacy and a decade of rebuilding. He recalls pitching in youth and Navy service, credits Frank Lane with farm-system gains, and predicts a strong 1959 season with Chicago aiming for their first World Series since 1917.
Miss Kathy Jean Maling celebrates her first birthday in Kennebunk. Mrs Gorm McKenney of Kennebunkport visits relatives in Nova Scotia. Edmund Muskie appointed national chairman of emblems and regatta committee of Coast Guard league. Raymond Biggar of Saco leaves for Bowdoin College. Dr William Mahaney of Biddeford speaks at Kennebunk Rotary. Mr and Mrs Charles Ross of Old Orchard Beach visit Canada and attend a sister’s wedding. Richard Marshall elected president of Old Orchard Beach High senior class. Raymond Polackwich and Charles Draggins attend the World’s Fair in New York. Biddeford Postmaster and Mrs Claude Garnache return from Washington convention. Mrs Ida Baker of Biddeford visits her parents in Frenchville. John Chacamaty of Biddeford attends the theater in Pasadena. Mrs Gideon Hevey of West Keene visits Lewiston relatives. Mrs Alberta Cheney of Wells returns from Postmasters’ convention. Frank X Emond of Biddeford leaves for a conference in Waterville. Carlyle Harmon, son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Harmon, leaves for Dartmouth. Mr and Mrs Joseph Potvin of Pike Street honored on fifth anniversary. Camille Bedard elected grand knight of Bishop Fenwick Council, Knights of Columbus. Mrs Ethel Tate and Mrs Sarah Wills host Daughters of Ruth meeting. Biddeford Police Chief Oscar Parent and force in Alfred on grand jury business. Carlos Baker of Saco returns to Dartmouth studies.
A poem reflects on seasonal change from spring to fall and the Master Hand of God painting nature’s colors. Lucy W Day from Trull Hospital signs the verse, praising the beauty gifted to His children.
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